Ben Wolfenstein @steelwolfwc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026@ebwhamilton.bsky.social Are you going to release a taxonomy of state ADU laws 2026? 110
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinYonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 09/07/2026Downzoning in Chicago, like in many areas, resulted in: —Less housing —Higher housing costs —Higher white population sharefindingspress.orgDownzoning Chicago: How Local Land Use Policy Has Reduced Housing Construction and Reinforced Segregation | Published in FindingsBy Yonah Freemark, George Kisiel. Downzonings were used by US cities in the postwar period to preserve neighborhood character. These land-use policies were associated with lower housing supply, higher... 116934
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinJesse Orr @jessezorr.bsky.social · 27/05/2026When 3/4-flats aren’t allowed by right, neighbors don’t not gentrify - just the opposite! Moreover, if 3-4 flats *were* allowed by right, neighborhoods like this would absorb more demand and reduce the displacement pressure on the “gentrification frontier” in Logan, Humboldt, and Avondale. 0118
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Before we reach the housing portion of the hearing, there's still time to file witness slips that get read into the record: 151
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinJB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Illinois is facing a housing crisis. It's time to fix it. 410520
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 20/05/2026O’Hare is a gateway to the world for Illinois, a place where our state welcomes newcomers from across the country and the world. To exemplify a place of exclusion against “transients” is disappointing. We hope that Illinois can provide a place for all to call home, whether they rent or own. 1184
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Jack Warren, a Chapter Lead here with Abundant Housing Illinois, spoke on @fox32chicago.bsky.social today about local-level opposition to the BUILD plan: 1157
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinJoe Fish @sadbusdriver.bsky.social · 13/05/2026is there a NIMBY op-ed bingo card? because this article has them all: 1. "we tried deregulating" -- no we havent 2. "vacant tax write off" -- wut? 3. “trickle-down” -- lol 4. "proven tools" -- these tools are not proven 5. "prioritize developer profits" -- as opposed to status quo landlord profits? 2245
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Ben Wolfenstein of YIMBY Illinois speaks as a proponent. "If we leave it up to 1,294 local governments to build the housing that Illinois needs, the housing shortage will continue. Their track record speaks for itself." 1253
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 06/05/2026@danielkayhertz.bsky.social speaks for @impactforequity.bsky.social as a proponent. "In many neighborhoods, regulation means that the only option when redevelopment happens is a larger, more expensive home." 1141
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Jared Fritz of @curbanism.bsky.social speaks as a proponent. "This is not a Chicago-versus-downstate issue. Illinois needs 227,000 units in the next five years just to keep pace with demand. No city gets there alone." 1161
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Dr. Chloe Groome of @strongtownschicago.bsky.social speaks as a proponent. "These reforms empower local, working-class property owners to respond directly to their communities’ needs, rather than relying solely on large developers to deliver new housing." 1192
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 06/05/2026"People go through many stages of their lives, and huge single-family homes aren't always the best option for them. The BUILD plan unlocks options that work for the many different lifestyles and budgets of Illinoisans." Zoning shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. Pass HB5626 to legalize middle housing! 14510
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinStar:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 27/04/2026“Density without affordability is not justice, it’s gentrification” conveniently omits how affordability without density is supposed to happen capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...capitolnewsillinois.comPritzker’s affordable housing plan gets Senate hearing as municipalities remain opposedArticle Summary The Senate Executive Committee heard nearly three hours of testimony on Gov. JB Pritzker’s BUILD plan for more 3426
Ben Wolfenstein @steelwolfwc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Senator Cervantes, I'm sorry. I wasn't familiar with your game. 010
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 10/04/2026Brandis: Steffany, you smiled really big when he said 126 [new ADU] applications just recently. Steffany: It means that we're going to have more Chicagoans. I love Chicago. I think it's the greatest city in the world, and I want there to be more of us. 410922
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinGovernor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21/03/2026It's time to build, Illinois. 451375197
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 20/03/2026It’s time to BUILD! Today, we’re launching our letter campaign in support of Governor Pritzker’s comprehensive pro-housing initiative. 🏘️ Sending a letter to your legislator takes approximately 30 seconds; add your name today! actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...actionnetwork.orgPass the BUILD Plan!Illinois is facing a growing housing affordability crisis and we won’t solve it without building more homes. The BUILD Plan (HB 5626; SB 4060, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4071) is a comprehensive… 04021
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinSoren Spicknall @sorenspicknall.bsky.social · 18/03/2026I think I'm gonna be mad about this forever, actually 419533
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinUndead in Chicago (municipal boundary) @mosermostly.bsky.social · 18/03/2026It's a setback to progressive reform on tax assessments. Hynes was backed by all the big real estate interests and the places that make money on property tax appeals. He used to work for Berrios, the longtime super sketchy assessor. 56514
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDaniel Kay Hertz @danielkayhertz.bsky.social · 18/03/2026While you're waiting for more election results, Impact for Equity published out state housing bill tracker today: impactforequity.org/what-we-do/h...impactforequity.orgIllinois Housing Agenda | Impact for EquityGrowing Illinois’s commitment to housing for all Some tools to promote fair and affordable housing can best be addressed through state policy or intervention. Impact for Equity works to identify so... 021
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDan Mihalopoulos @dmihalopoulos.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Bridget Gainer - a Cook County commissioner since 2009 - is trailing political newcomer Drake Warren by a 54-46 margin with about half of precincts reporting. Gainer long has had one of the worst attendance rates on the board, as @wbez.org reported recently www.wbez.org/investigatio...wbez.orgSome Cook County Board commissioners skip more than 20% of their meetingsA WBEZ analysis of board meeting records revealed two incumbents with primary challengers scored among the worst truancy rates in this term. 1196
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinSuper Nintendo Chalmers @snchalmers.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Brendan Reilly getting obliterated by Toni is making my night 1384
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinRobert Peters @robertpeters.bsky.social · 18/03/2026As the polls close, I am so grateful for every voter, donor, and volunteer who joined this movement. We’ve been outspent more than 11:1 in this race, but we haven’t been outworked. I am so proud of everything we’ve built. PS: If you’re in line to vote, stay in line! 3349
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 12/03/2026This Saturday, we're teaming up with @bscactionfund.org to canvass for IL Senate Candidate Patrick Hanley! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or completely new, we'd love to have you join us. Sign up below and hope to see you there! www.mobilize.us/hanleyforill...mobilize.usBetter Streets Chicago and Abundant Housing Illinois Day of Action! · Hanley for IllinoisJoin members of **Better Streets Chicago** and **Abundant Housing Illinois** for a day of action in support of **Patrick Hanley**, who is running for the Illinois State Senate. We'll be knocking on do... 155
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinReed Schwartz @reed-schwartz.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Excellent speech from @schatz.bsky.social Schatz on the importance of fixing anti-build-to-rent provision in the ROAD to Housing Act (h/t @pewilliams.bsky.social) (1/3) 13210
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinRichard Day @rsday.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Hey housing friends - come on out this weekend with @abundanthousingil.bsky.social to help canvass for AHIL-endorsed IL Senate Candidate Patrick Hanley! We'll be hitting the doors for Patrick this Saturday, March 14, from 10am-1pm. Sign up below and hope to see you there!mobilize.usBetter Streets Chicago and Abundant Housing Illinois Day of Action! · Hanley for IllinoisJoin members of **Better Streets Chicago** and **Abundant Housing Illinois** for a day of action in support of **Patrick Hanley**, who is running for the Illinois State Senate. We'll be knocking on do... 124
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 10/03/2026There's some deadly and destructive storms hitting in the Midwest right now. It's worth tuning into @rhyall.bsky.social on YouTube if you're in the path.youtube.com🔴 LIVE - SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK COVERAGE - STORM CHASERS ON THE GROUND...YouTube video by Ryan Hall, Y'all 084
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDaniel Tobon @dtobon.bsky.social · 06/03/2026@drakewarren.bsky.social is running to be a full time Cook County Commissioner. We need real progressives who actually treat their positions of public trust seriously. He is running against someone who clearly doesn't do that and doesn't show up 23% of the time. chicago.suntimes.com/2026/03/06/c...chicago.suntimes.comSome Cook County Board commissioners skip more than 20% of their meetingsA WBEZ analysis of board meeting records revealed two incumbents with primary challengers scored among the worst truancy rates in this term. 163
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 06/03/2026Whoa - the incumbent that Drake is running against has the second worst attendance record in the current term 44922
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinStar:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 16/02/2026The burbs are trying to reinstate parking minimums near Metra stations and busy Pace routes. Don’t let them. Submit an “opponent” witness slip below. 69434
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDaniel Kay Hertz @danielkayhertz.bsky.social · 05/02/2026This is a bold position for a voter guide to take 2536731
Ben Wolfenstein @steelwolfwc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Girl I Guess told people not to vote for Kamala in 2024. Look what that got us. Nobody should give this "guide" the time of day. 040
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDylan Blaha @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social · 27/01/2026I’m honored to receive Abundant Housing Illinois’ endorsement. Let’s fix this dang housing market. 0307
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinOak Park Nerd @oakparknerd.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Endorsements from Abundant Housing Illinois, “a 501(c)(4) chapter of YIMBY Action that, along with its sister chapters CUrbanism in Champaign-Urbana and Rockford Area YIMBY, advocates for abundant housing and sustainable, inclusive cities throughout Illinois.” 041
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinStreetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 29/01/2026Headlines: Elevated Chicago, McArthur Foundation announce inaugural Elevating Culture Near Transit Grants; Abundant Homes IL announced endorsed candidates for County and Congress; "CTA selling 1890s Lakeview apartment building moved to make way for new tracks."chi.streetsblog.orgToday's Headlines for Thursday, January 29 - Streetsblog Chicago• Elevated Chicago and MacArthur Foundation announce inaugural Elevating Culture Near Transit Grants, investing $340,000 in 8 projects near stations • Abundant Housing Illinois announced its endorsed ... 141
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinProtect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 27/01/2026Scroll to the end to learn how we did endorsements 081
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 27/01/2026To learn more about our endorsement process, and to read each candidate's questionnaire response, please check out our Endorsements page on our website! abundanthousingillinois.org/endorsements/abundanthousingillinois.orgEndorsementsU.S Senate 063
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDaniel Biss @danielbiss.bsky.social · 26/01/2026I'm honored to be endorsed by @abundanthousingil.bsky.social, an organization fighting for housing affordability, stability, reform and equality. I look forward to working alongside them to address these housing issues in Congress. 0213
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinDrake Warren for Cook County Commissioner @drakefor10.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Join @abundanthousingil.bsky.social and the Drake for 10 team at Platform 47 this upcoming Thursday (1/29) in Ravenswood for a happy hour and meet-and-greet with Drake! RSVP below! shorturl.at/rQil1 #chicago #illinois #election #vote #urbanism 043
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate! 🏘️ 2266
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Robert Peters for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District! 🏘️ 0177
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Anthony Driver for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District! 🏘️ 0122
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Daniel Biss for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District! 🏘️ 32911
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Dylan Blaha for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District! 🏘️ 192
Reposted by Ben WolfensteinAbundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Abundant Housing Illinois is excited to endorse Patrick Hanley for the Illinois State Senate in the 9th District! 🏘️ 093
